Edouard-Léon Cortès (French, 1882-1969). Le Café de la Paix et l'Opéra sous la neige. Oil on canvas
Description
Edouard-Léon Cortès (French, 1882-1969)Le Café de la Paix et l'Opéra sous la neige
Oil on canvas
13 x 18 inches (33.0 x 45.7 cm)
Signed lower left: Edouard Cortès
Inscribed and with artist's copyright stamp on the reverse: 6901
PROVENANCE:
The artist;
Arnot Gallery, New York, 1951;
Mr. Sheridan, Pennsylvania, acquired from the above, 1951;
Private collection, Dallas, Texas.
This lot is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Arnot Gallery, New York.
More information about Cortès, Edouard-Léon. See also: Cortès, Edouard Léon, Cortes, Edouard Leon, Cortes, Edouard-Leon Artist.
Estimate: $15,000 - $25,000.
Under UV: varnish fluoresces green unevenly. Finely applied retouching to sky in upper right quadrant, appearing to address craquelure. Some modern pigments fluoresce as expected.
Framed Dimensions 20.25 X 25.25 X 2.75 Inches
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